KR20130125204A - Kiosk with nfc module - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an unmanned terminal with a near field communication (NFC) module and, more specifically, to an unmanned terminal with an NFC module capable of conveniently transmitting/receiving data by using a two-way communication method of the NFC module and receiving a lot of information and services. The present invention comprises a body; a voice output unit; a display unit; the NFC module; and a computer. The display unit comprises an LCD panel which is installed at the front of the body and provides image information for a user and a touch screen panel which provides the image information and selects/inputs necessary information. The NFC module transmits and receives information to a portable terminal of a user through NFC. The computer is mounted on the body; controls the voice output unit, the display unit, and the NFC module; and stores the information.

Description

Unmanned terminal equipped with near field communication module {KIOSK WITH NFC MODULE}

The present invention relates to an unmanned terminal equipped with a short range wireless communication module, and more particularly, by using a bidirectional communication method of a short range wireless communication module (NFC), short distance wireless transmission and reception of data and various information and services can be provided. It relates to an unmanned terminal equipped with a communication module.

With the development of computers and the development of the Internet, computer advertisements connected to the Internet are carried out in various ways. As a representative Internet advertisement, a banner advertisement or a flash advertisement is displayed on the main screen when the homepage is accessed. In addition, if you look at the large billboards of subways or buildings, in addition to the regular broadcast, they receive advertisements for a certain period of time, and in the case of TV home shopping or regular broadcasting, they spend a lot of time on advertising to generate advertising revenue. In addition, in the case of newspapers, since advertisements take up a lot of aspects, various methods for increasing purchase intentions with consumers are being adopted. Most of the advanced kiosks are designed as computer systems with built-in monitors and LANs and memory that can store a variety of information. The kiosk system requests the central information service apparatus to provide information required by the user by operating the terminal through the transmission network, and the central information service apparatus transmits the information requested by the user to the terminal through the transmission network. Information is output through the terminal to allow the user to recognize the information, in order to provide information related to various guides, education, advertising, etc., government offices, shopping centers, hotels, educational institutions, history, hospitals, financial institutions It is widely used in various fields. Kiosk terminals are machines that are located in a common place, such as a public place, and which the service provider provides services to these users / clients when the user or client accesses.

In addition, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2009-0020746 (published: 2009.02.27.) Discloses a LAN module that can connect a kiosk terminal to an Internet network, an LCD panel that can display an image, and a human body detection that can detect a user. A sensor and an advertisement control device for advertising are installed, and the advertisement agent server receives advertisements from an advertisement client connected to the advertisement agent server through the Internet, and the advertisement agent server advertises in real time to kiosk terminals installed all over the country. Unattended database module that can update the device database in real time, access module so that users who request advertisements can access the agent server, advertisement registration module that registers advertisements produced by the advertisement client, advertisements that classify registered advertisements Classification module, which sets the billing for the ad client according to the advertising method Using a kiosk system connected to made, including the user's analysis module for analyzing module gold, age using a kiosk terminal, mainly to the Internet, which is characterized and is real-time advertising device is disclosed.

However, although such kiosk terminals are widely used, unmanned terminals for transmitting and receiving information or data in both directions using near field communication (NFC) have not been developed.

Therefore, the present invention is to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a conventional advertising image or information, as well as to easily transmit and receive data by using a two-way communication method of the near field communication module (NFC) It is to provide an unmanned terminal equipped with a short-range wireless communication module that can receive information and services.

In order to achieve the above object and a short-range wireless communication module according to the present invention is equipped with a terminal;

An audio output unit;

A display unit installed on the front of the body and including an LCD panel for providing image information to a user, and a touch screen panel for providing image information and selecting / input of necessary information;

A near field communication module capable of exchanging information with a portable terminal of a user through near field communication (NFC);

A computer embedded in the body to control the voice output unit, the display unit, and a short range wireless communication module, and store information;

And a control unit.

As described above, the unmanned terminal equipped with the short-range wireless communication module of the present invention is not only provided with the existing advertisement image or information, but also by using the two-way communication method of the short-range wireless communication module (NFC) for easy and various data transmission and reception. Information and services can be provided.

1A, 1B and 1C are front, side and perspective views illustrating an unmanned terminal equipped with a short range wireless communication module according to the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an unmanned terminal equipped with a short range wireless communication module according to the present invention.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a short range wireless communication module according to the present invention.
4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state in which a short-range wireless communication module according to the present invention exchanges information.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an operation of an unmanned terminal equipped with a short range wireless communication module according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, an unmanned terminal equipped with a short range wireless communication module according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, in the above description of the present invention, the same or similar components are given the same or similar reference numerals, and detailed descriptions of overlapping contents will be omitted.

The unmanned terminal equipped with the short-range wireless communication module according to the present invention is a digital imaging device capable of a communication function that can induce marketing, advertising, training effects, and customer experiences of businesses and shops so that the public can easily use it. In other words, it is possible to implement a touch screen type information delivery system that can comprehensively supply software or management platform that can control main functions to existing commercial digital information display (DID).

1 (a), (b) and (c) is a front view, a side view and a perspective view showing an unmanned terminal equipped with a near field communication module according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a near field communication module according to the present invention It is a block diagram showing the configuration of this unmanned terminal.

1 to 2, the unmanned terminal 10 equipped with the short range wireless communication module according to the present invention is installed on the body 100, the voice output unit 130, and the front of the body 100. A display unit 140 including an LCD panel 141 for providing image information to the user, a touch screen panel 142 for providing image information and selecting / input of necessary information, and near field communication (NFC) Short-range wireless communication module 150 that can exchange information with the portable terminal 20 of the user through field communication) and the voice output unit 130, the display unit 140 is built in the body 100 And a computer 170 for controlling the near field communication module 150 and storing information.

Body 100 according to the present invention is a computer, a short-range wireless communication module 150 is built in the internal space. In addition, the front surface may be inclined so that a user may easily recognize the image.

The display unit 140 includes a large LCD panel 141 that provides only an image, and a touch screen panel 142 that selects various menus as well as images and requests desired information.

The LCD panel 141 continuously provides advertisements, promotional photographs, or videos.

The touch screen panel 142 may implement various interfaces such as a menu mode that allows a user to select desired information or requested items, and a display mode that provides advertisements, promotional photographs, or videos like the LCD panel 141. It is composed.

The voice output unit 130 according to the present invention serves to guide a variety of information by voice, and may be mounted on one side of the body.

Near Field Communication (NFC) 150 according to the present invention provides a variety of information to the user's portable terminal 20, as well as two-way communication, such as the user also coupons, events, reservations, etc. It is configured to be possible.

The short range wireless communication module 150 is connected to the computer 170 through a connection cable 152 and a bridge 153. And the front side of the body 100, the card receiving groove 110 and the portable terminal receiving groove 120 are formed to accommodate the card and the user's portable terminal 20, respectively. The short range wireless communication module 150 of the unmanned terminal 10 is located adjacent to the lower portions of the receiving grooves 110 and 120 through a short range wireless communication with a portable terminal of a user equipped with a short range wireless communication module (NFC). Send / receive information / data

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 2, the unmanned terminal 10 equipped with the short range wireless communication module according to the present invention is a short range wireless communication module 150 (NFC), a traffic card (T-money), The network 160, coupons, and various interfaces are controlled or managed.

Here, the role of the management unit 11 may be performed in the computer 170 inside the body, it is noted that it may be performed through a separate central management server 30 connected through the computer and the communication network. .

First, the manager 11 controls or manages the short range wireless communication module 150 including the NFC driver 155, the SAM interface 158, the NFC adapter 156, and the NFC interface 157. Specifically, when the user's portable terminal 20 approaches the communication range of the short range wireless communication module 150 (NFC), it recognizes the signal and transmits the information desired by the user to the portable terminal 20 of the user.

And the management unit 11 manages to transmit and receive information / data with a traffic card (T-money), specifically a traffic card equipped with an NFC module. That is, the management unit 11 allows the user to perform a function of recharging, paying, and using the transportation card of the user's transportation card.

Next, the management unit 11 connects the computer 170 with the central management server 30 through on-line and transmits and receives information / data to each other.

Here, the network 160 of the unmanned terminal is largely composed of an online processing module 161, an offline processing module 162, and a Connect Manager 163.

In detail, the online processing module 161 processes Qos of the network 160 and processes a real time event. The offline processing module 162 stores the events locally, transmits them collectively from the central management server to unattended terminals in each region, and manages data. The Connect Manager 163 performs a role of managing, failing, and recovering a state of the network 160.

Next, the management unit 11 may perform the role of issuing, inquiring, using (paying) and managing various coupons or gift certificates.

The management unit 11 manages various interfaces of the unmanned terminal, for example, a display interface, a message interface, a user interface, an event / announcement interface, and an interface for statistical data.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a short range wireless communication module according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, a near field communication (NFC) 150 according to the present invention is largely an NFC driver ( driver, a SAM interface, an NFC adapter, and an NFC interface.

The NFC driver 155 is a multi-protocol read / writer module using a frequency band of 13.56 MHz, and may include an antenna capable of transmitting and receiving information / data with the driver () and the user's portable terminal 20. Can be.

The SAM interface 158 serves as a transportation card payment terminal national standard compatible chip (SAM), so that charging, inquiry, payment, etc. using a transportation card can be easily performed.

The NFC adapter 156 serves to perform a TAG WRITING function and a TAG READING (emulation) function in a P2P manner.

The NFC interface 157 serves to easily perform a payment, payment history inquiry, etc. in connection with a service provider of the smartphone, for example, a telecommunications company.

4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state in which a short-range wireless communication module according to the present invention exchanges information.

As shown in FIG. 4, the short-range wireless communication module 150 according to the present invention communicates with the user's portable terminal within a very short distance of about 10 cm, and thus, is relatively more secure than other communication methods. .

First, a user selects and requests desired information / data through a menu screen displayed on the touch screen panel 142. When the user selects a menu or requests information / data, the computer 170 (management unit) transmits the information to the short range wireless communication module 150, and the short range wireless communication module 150 to the user's portable terminal 20. Will be sent. In addition, the voice output unit 130 provides voice guidance for voice information or an information processing process.

And the computer 170 (management unit) serves to store and control the information received from the central management server (30).

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an operation of an unmanned terminal equipped with a short range wireless communication module according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the user selects a desired user menu (eg, a restaurant discount coupon) on the touch screen panel. When the user touches the touch screen panel, the computer retrieves the code of the menu (for example, QR code) from the database and obtains it. And the user puts a portable terminal device (for example, a smart phone) in the portable terminal receiving groove of the unmanned terminal, and since the short-range wireless communication module is located under the receiving groove, the unmanned terminal and the portable terminal device is short-range wireless communication ( NFC). The code of the corresponding menu acquired through the short range wireless communication is transmitted to the user's portable terminal. Thereafter, when the user contacts the mobile terminal with an unmanned terminal installed at a place where the code can be used (for example, a restaurant), the user can receive a desired service (for example, food discount).

Accordingly, the unmanned terminal equipped with the short range wireless communication module according to the present invention provides convenience by transmitting and receiving information / data through interaction with the user's portable terminal. In addition, through the display interface, voice output interface, message interface, such as a user can easily obtain the desired information, there is an advantage that can obtain events, announcements and statistics through communication with the central management server in real time.

Meanwhile, the unmanned terminal equipped with the short range wireless communication module according to the present invention may be utilized in various ways as follows.

1. Internet phone function

2. The function of issuing a (trade) statement by mobile phone

3. Media payment device and media payment method using the same

4. How to provide advertisement

5. Regional Commercial Marketing Methods and Systems

6. Social network service method and system

7. Voucher trading method with voucher trading function

8. Card point use and card issuing service method and system

9. Charge T money with a mobile phone equipped with NFC chip

10. Acquisition of integrated points using credit cards and issuance system for various goods and gift certificates

11.Payment of credit card and purchase gift card with a mobile phone equipped with NFC chip

12. Issue coupons to mobile phones with NFC chips

13. Issue a local advertisement coupon to a mobile phone with a NFC chip

14. Call with advertiser on mobile phone with NFC chip

15. DC coupon issued to a mobile phone with an NFC chip

16. Issuance of exclusive card for integrated point

17. Various game provision system

18. Download and purchase records through mobile phones or portable storage media

19. Synchronization (cloud) upload system between unmanned terminals equipped with short range wireless communication module

20. Advertiser management system with PC web and Android app as CRM system for customer advertisement

21. A system to service PCs and smart mobile devices that have built a franchise management system using PC web and Android apps as a customer ERP system.

22. SCM (Logistics Management) system to serve as a PC and smart mobile devices built a franchise management system with PC web and Android apps

23. Service with Android operating system

24. Service to build OS of kiosk and signage with Android

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims. It is also to be understood that the invention includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

10: unmanned terminal 11: management
100: body 101: camera
110: card receiving groove
120: portable terminal accommodating groove 130: voice output unit
140: display unit 141: LCD panel
142: touch screen panel 150: short-range wireless communication module
152: connecting cable 153: bridge
155: NFC driver 156: NFC adapter
157: NFC interface 158: SAM interface
160: network 161: online processing module
162: offline processing module 163: Connect Manager
170: computer
20: portable terminal
30: central management server

Claims (1)

A body;
An audio output unit;
A display unit installed on the front of the body and including an LCD panel for providing image information to a user, and a touch screen panel for providing image information and selecting / input of necessary information;
A near field communication module capable of exchanging information with a portable terminal of a user through near field communication (NFC);
A computer embedded in the body to control the voice output unit, the display unit, and a short range wireless communication module, and store information;
Unmanned terminal equipped with a short range wireless communication module comprising a.

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